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Anna Harrington

HISTORICAL FACTS: No plans to alter punishing open schedule | History Defined

AO Tournament Director Craig Tiley is adamant scheduling won't change to avoid late finishes. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is adamant the tournament schedule won't be altered to avoid late finishes despite five-time finalist Andy Murray labelling his marathon against Thanasi Kokkinakis a "farce".

Murray and Kokkinakis didn't hit Margaret Court Arena until 10.22pm on Thursday and after the Scottish veteran mounted an incredible five-set comeback victory, they didn't finish until 4.05am Friday.

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